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Comparison

AI vs Human Transcription

For investment research, AI transcription has changed the game. Here's how they compare.

AI Transcription

SpeedReal-time
TurnaroundInstant - 5 min
Accuracy (clear audio)95-99%
Cost per hour$0.50-2.00
ScalabilityUnlimited
Compliance alertsReal-time

Human Transcription

Speed4-6x real-time
Turnaround24-72 hours
Accuracy (clear audio)99%+
Cost per hour$60-150
ScalabilityLimited
Compliance alertsNone

When to Use Each

Use AI Transcription When:

  • • You need instant turnaround
  • • You're conducting multiple calls daily
  • • You need real-time compliance monitoring
  • • Audio quality is good (phone/video calls)
  • • You want structured outputs, not just transcripts
  • • Budget is a consideration at scale

Consider Human Transcription When:

  • • Audio quality is extremely poor
  • • Heavy accents with specialized terminology
  • • Regulatory requirement for human review
  • • One-off projects with flexible timelines
  • • Multi-speaker identification is critical

The Verdict for Investment Research

For the vast majority of expert calls, AI transcription is the clear winner. The combination of real-time delivery, compliance monitoring, and structured outputs makes it far more valuable than raw human transcripts.

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